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Gmail

Google's new Web mail service is free and provides a gigabyte of storage, but also raises privacy concerns. We put the beta version through its paces.

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AVG Internet Security 8.0

AVG Internet Security 8.0 provides strong protection against malicious Web sites, but its full-system scans sometimes tax system resources and produce false positives.

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BitDefender Antivirus 2008

BitDefender Antivirus 2008 has greatly improved since last year; we'd like more access to configuration options beyond simple enabling and disabling features.

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ZoneAlarm Internet Security 5.5

ZoneAlarm Security Suite puts Norton Internet Security and McAfee Internet Security to shame with its easy-to-use features.

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Bosses can snoop on staff e-mails 'to fight terror'

The Greens and privacy advocates have hit back against proposed laws to allow companies to snoop on their workers' e-mails, but Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said the laws are needed to protect vital electronic infrastructure from terrorist attacks.

Apple's iTunes raises privacy concerns

A new version of Apple Computer's popular iTunes software, released on Tuesday, is drawing barbs from privacy advocates for sending information about computer users' playlists back to Apple.

Apple criticised for embedding names, e-mails in songs

It used to be that music fans believed cryptic messages about Satan or the death of a band member were hidden within rock albums. Nowadays, the secrets buried in digital music are way too easy to find, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). The consumer watchdog group, which focuses on the Web, is taking issue with Apple's practice of embedding customer information within iTunes music.

Smile, you're on a bar Webcam

Around the United States, bars and clubs are tapping the Internet to let people know when they're hopping -- or dreadfully quiet. Will this idea catch on in Australia?

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Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

Five tips for stealthy Facebooking

Want to spend all day on Facebook without getting caught? Here's how.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

Windows Vista: Manage the Internet sites your children view and the games they play

Microsoft's latest OS has a number of new features -- here's a project that will help you customise it for family use.

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Newbie's guide to Facebook

What is Facebook and why should you use it?

Microsoft and Google give away office space

Microsoft and Google are offering free online packages to put your company's touch on its communications and to help build basic Web sites.

FAQ: What to do with your Yahoo photos

Yahoo Photos will begin shutting down on September 20. What should you do if you have pictures there?

Internet Explorer 7 vs. Firefox 2

We put the latest browsers from Microsoft and Mozilla head-to-head and see which one emerges victorious.

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Total Privacy

Encrypt and decrypt your file, e-mails, and instant messages.

CyberScrub Privacy Suite 5.1

Remove traces of your Internet activity and other sensitive data from your PC.

Outlook Express Privacy 2

Restrict access to Outlook Express and Windows Address Book.

Privacy Protect It 4.89

Remove all traces of Internet explorer, computer applications, and any unwanted items pertaining to email application.

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